Appellate court upholds RM10,000 fine, reminds Umany ex-president that freedom of speech has limits
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and RM10,000 fine imposed on former University of...
The Court of Appeal in Malaysia has upheld a RM10,000 fine imposed on former University of Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) president Wong Yan Ke for intentionally insulting a former vice-chancellor. The three-member panel unanimously dismissed Wong's appeal, ruling that the charge was valid and did not result in any prejudice or miscarriage of justice.
Justice Datuk Noorin Badaruddin emphasized that while freedom of speech is a fundamental right, it must be exercised responsibly and within legal boundaries, reminding Wong that his conduct exceeded the limits set by the law.
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